Practice management and staff training

Immunisation Weekly Update: Capvaxive® supply constraints General practices are advised that there are currently national supply delays affecting Capvaxive® (adult pneumococcal vaccine).To help manage available stock, practices should only schedule vaccination appointments for eligible patients when adequate vaccine supplies are available on site. Supply constraints are expected to improve over…

Immunisation Weekly Update: NSW Health Vaxigrip stock exhausted: temporary stock-sharing licence in place As of 20 July 2026, NSW Health has exhausted its available stock of Vaxgrip vaccine, which is funded for people aged 6 months to less than 5 years under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). NSW Health has…

Immunisation Weekly Update: Diphtheria vaccination for Aboriginal people and travellers  Child vaccination FAQ resource  Fatal meningococcal Y case in WA  Education Diphtheria vaccination for Aboriginal people and travellers  Recent diphtheria outbreaks in parts of Australia have prompted ATAGI to release updated advice regarding vaccination in outbreak settings.   Clinicians should check…

EOI: CESPHN Aged Care Advisory Committee  The CESPHN Aged Care Advisory Committee currently has vacancies for two General Practitioner members, and CESPHN is inviting Expressions of Interest from GPs who are passionate about aged care and primary healthcare reform.  This is an opportunity to contribute your clinical expertise and practical experience…

Immunisation Weekly Update: Co-administration of vaccines guide The NCIRS Co-administration of vaccines guide for immunisation providers was updated July 2026. Most vaccines can be co-administered with other vaccines at the same National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule point. Separate injection sites should be used where possible, and if the same muscle…